Supporting the recognition of November 2025 as "Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month" and promoting nationwide education, prevention, and detection efforts to protect United States families from carbon monoxide poisoning.
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The gist
Non-binding House resolution naming November 2025 'Carbon Monoxide Action and Awareness Month.' Urges families to install certified CO alarms and learn poisoning symptoms.
Who wins, who loses
- Wins: families without detectors, first responders, alarm manufacturers certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
- Loses: no one materially; symbolic resolution only.
What it does
- Resolution only ā€” no funding, no mandates, no law changes.
- Encourages federal, state, and local agencies to expand CO awareness campaigns.
- Urges citizens to install and test Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory-certified CO alarms.
- Recommends placing gas generators over 20 feet from indoor structures after hurricanes.
Why should I care?
CO kills over 400 Americans yearly and sends 100,000 to the emergency room, often in homes without detectors. Supporters say awareness months drive cheap, life-saving habits like buying a $20 alarm. Critics argue Congress passes too many symbolic resolutions instead of funding actual detector distribution programs. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.